Donald Cerrone
Donald’s Cerrone’s ‘Cowboy’ nickname isn’t just a marketing gimmick. It’s a lifestyle for the long-time UFC star, who owns a ranch in New Mexico. As a teenager, Cerrone even attempted to pursue a career as a professional bull rider, which seemed like a natural fit for this adrenaline junkie. A hyperactive, fearless child, Cerrone’s parents couldn’t handle him and sent him to live with his grandparents. They were both doctors. That came in very handy. They helped patch up his frequent wounds from daredevil antics.
In addition to bull riding, Cerrone’s other pursuits included fighting, rock-climbing, mountain biking, and riding ATVs. The latter almost cost him his life when he failed to make a jump and impailed himself on the handlebars of the vehicle, leading to him being pronounced dead by doctors at one stage. He then two weeks in intensive care after having half of his intestines removed. Eventually, Cerrone decided to turn his love of fighting into a career and became an MMA star. That helped him buy his own ranch where other fighters come to train. He also still pursues multiple extreme sports interests in addition to his successful fighting career.
